Why is my laptop so slow?
Slowing down over months is usually a full drive, too many start-up programs or an old hard drive that should be upgraded to an SSD.
This one is often sorted at home. Try the checks below before paying for a repair.
Does this sound like yours?
- It got slower gradually, over months
- It's still slow after restarting
What usually causes it
- Storage nearly full
- Too many programs starting with Windows
- Old hard drive (HDD) that would benefit from an SSD
Most likely first. A hands-on test confirms which one it is.
What you can safely check
- Free up some disk space
- Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and check CPU and memory use
- Turn off programs you don't need at start-up
Please don't
- If the drive makes clicking sounds, stop using it and back up straight away
Not sure it's this? Check yours in a minute
An SSD upgrade makes a huge difference. Contact us for a price for your model. Our free repair checker asks a few quick questions about your laptop or desktop and tells you the most likely cause.
No diagnosis fee. Clear quote before any work. Visit us: Yaba, Lagos · Owerri · +234 902 730 1128
Want more detail? Read our guide: Why is my laptop so slow? 7 safe checks before you pay for a repair.
Questions people ask
Why is my laptop so slow?
Slowing down over months is usually a full drive, too many start-up programs or an old hard drive that should be upgraded to an SSD. The most common causes are: storage nearly full; too many programs starting with Windows; old hard drive (HDD) that would benefit from an SSD.
What can I safely check myself?
Free up some disk space. Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and check CPU and memory use. Turn off programs you don't need at start-up.
What should I avoid doing?
If the drive makes clicking sounds, stop using it and back up straight away.
Where can I get it fixed in Lagos or Owerri?
ENB Technologies repairs laptops and desktops at our offices in Yaba, Lagos and in Owerri, Imo State. There's no diagnosis fee, you get a clear quote before any work, and most common repairs are done the same day. Call or WhatsApp +234 902 730 1128.
Written by the ENB Technologies repair team from the faults we see on the bench every week.
ENB TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (RC 7714368) repairs laptops and desktops in Yaba, Lagos and Owerri. This page is general information, not a diagnosis of your device. Please don't open your device or try hardware repairs yourself.
